Harley-Davidson Invests in Electric Bike Maker Alta Motors
Harley-Davidson dipped its toe in the electric motorcycle waters in 2014 with its Project LiveWire prototype (above). A production version is planned for 2019, and Alta Motors will help bring it to fruition.
Harley-Davidson announced today that it has made an equity investment in Alta Motors, a manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, and that the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development.
?Earlier this year, as part of our 10-year strategy, we reiterated our commitment to build the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders, in part, by aggressively investing in electric vehicle (EV) technology,? said Harley-Davidson President and CEO Matt Levatich. ?Alta has demonstrated innovation and expertise in EV and their objectives align closely with ours. We each have strengths and capabilities that will be mutually beneficial as we work together to develop cutting-edge electric motorcycles.? Harley-Davidson has already announced the planned launch of its first electric motorcycle, informed by Project LiveWire. That motorcycle is on track for release in 2019.
Read our 2014 Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire first ride review
Since its inception, Alta Motors has designed and commercialized the world?s most advanced electric motorcycles, enabling everyone from pro riders to new riders to experience ?the future of fast.?
Alta Motors’ all-electric Redshift MXR motocross bike makes a claimed 50 horsepower.
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